Q. The Daruma Doll recently gifted to PM Modi in Japan, is modeled after which Indian monk?
Answer:
Bodhidharma
Notes: On the inaugural day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, Rev Seishi Hirose, chief priest of the Daruma-ji temple, presented him with a Daruma Doll , an iconic cultural symbol of Japan. These dolls, considered a lucky charm in the country, vary in height from a couple of inches to several feet. The doll The Daruma is a traditional Japanese wish doll, which is typically made of papier-mâché. It is modelled after Bodhidharma, the 5th-century founder of Zen Buddhism. The doll is considered a symbol of perseverance and good luck, often used to represent setting and achieving goals.